Rune stone U338, L2016:9669, Orkesta 46:1 in Vallentuna, Stockholm
Interpretation of the runes
The inscription is translated into English according to the Scandinavian Runic-text Database:
§A Þorsteinn and Ragnfríðr, they raised this stone in memory of Bjôrn in Granbýr, §B Kalfr's brother. Vígmundr slaughtered him. May God help his spirit and soul better than he deserved.
§A þurstin × uk × ragnfriR × þu (r)(i)stu × stin × þina × iftiR × (b)iur[n] × i krnbu §B × bruþur × kalfs × anum × ua [at · uikmu--R × ku]þ ihlbi × [o]ns × ot × uk × salu × bitr × þan × on karþ[i] -il
§A þurstin × uk × ragnfriR × þu (r)(i)stu × stin × þina × iftiR × (b)iur[n] × i krnbu §B × bruþur × kalfs × anum × ua [at · uikmu--R × ku]þ ihlbi × [o]ns × ot × uk × salu × bitr × þan × on karþ[i] -il
Geographic location of this rune inscription
The rune inscription is located in Orkesta parish in the Vallentuna municipality (Stockholm county).
The GPS position may not be entirely accurate. It can differ up to a few tens of meters.
Facts about this rune inscription
| Description | Content |
|---|---|
| Latitude: | 59.597142 |
| Longitude: | 18.092281 |
| Remnant ID: | L2016:9669 |
| Swedish National Heritage Board ID: | Orkesta 46:1 |
| Swedish rune inscription ID: | U338 (Uppland) |
| Object: | Rune stone |
| Material: | Granite |
| Rune carver: | Gunnar (A) |
| Antiquarian assessment: | Ancient monument |
| Period: | Viking Age |
| Dating: | |
| Current status: | Confirmed on location |
| Damage status: | Unknown |
| Name: | |
| County: | Stockholm |
| Municipality: | Vallentuna |
| Parish: | Orkesta |
| Swedish National Heritage Board information: | » |